Dell Dimension 4300 User Manual

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Setting Up

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If the source computer uses another Windows operating system, the wizard
can be launched from the Windows XP operating system CD or from a
floppy disk created on the Windows XP computer. You may transfer the
data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you may
store it on a removable medium, such as a floppy disk, a Zip disk, or a
writable CD.

HINT:

The CD that you

need to place in your CD
or DVD drive is titled

Operating System.

1

On the Windows XP computer, click the Start button, point to All

Programs—> Accessories—> System Tools, and then click Files and

Settings Transfer Wizard.

2

On the welcome screen, click Next.

3

On the Which computer is this? screen, select New Computer, and

then click Next.

4

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

(Windows XP Only)

Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the
process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between
computers in a home or small office.

1

Click the Start button, point to All Programs—> Accessories—>

Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.

2

On the welcome screen, click Next.

3

Click checklist for creating a network.

HINT:

Selecting the

connection method This

computer connects

directly to the Internet
enables the integrated
firewall provided with
Windows XP.

4

Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return to

the Network Setup Wizard.

5

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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